S F SHENANDOAH RIVER AT FRONT ROYAL, VA
USGS 01631000 · Virginia · reports discharge (live), gauge height
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USGS 01631000 · Virginia · reports discharge (live), gauge height
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Carry a pocket thermometer to monitor water temperatureNational Park Service
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 8:15 PM EST · provisional USGS data
Below normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 9:15 PM EDT to Nov 5, 8:15 PM EST; ranging 307 to 431 ft³/s; latest 396 ft³/s; shaded band: typical range (25th–75th percentile) for each date.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) | Normal, 25th–75th (ft³/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 8:15 PM EST | 396 | 1.19 | 442–1,170 |
| Nov 5, 7:15 PM EST | 388 | 1.18 | 442–1,170 |
| Nov 5, 6:15 PM EST | 371 | 1.16 | 442–1,170 |
| Nov 5, 5:15 PM EST | 354 | 1.14 | 442–1,170 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 PM EST | 346 | 1.13 | 442–1,170 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 PM EST | 346 | 1.13 | 442–1,170 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 PM EST | 338 | 1.12 | 442–1,170 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 PM EST | 330 | 1.11 | 442–1,170 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 PM EST | 330 | 1.11 | 442–1,170 |
| Nov 5, 11:15 AM EST | 323 | 1.1 | 442–1,170 |
| Nov 5, 10:15 AM EST | 330 | 1.11 | 442–1,170 |
| Nov 5, 9:15 AM EST | 338 | 1.12 | 442–1,170 |
| Nov 5, 8:15 AM EST | 346 | 1.13 | 442–1,170 |
| Nov 5, 7:15 AM EST | 354 | 1.14 | 442–1,170 |
| Nov 5, 6:15 AM EST | 362 | 1.15 | 442–1,170 |
| Nov 5, 5:15 AM EST | 371 | 1.16 | 442–1,170 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 AM EST | 371 | 1.16 | 442–1,170 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 AM EST | 371 | 1.16 | 442–1,170 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 AM EST | 371 | 1.16 | 442–1,170 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 AM EST | 379 | 1.17 | 442–1,170 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 AM EST | 388 | 1.18 | 442–1,170 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 PM EST | 388 | 1.18 | 441–1,290 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 PM EST | 388 | 1.18 | 441–1,290 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 PM EST | 388 | 1.18 | 441–1,290 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 PM EST | 371 | 1.16 | 441–1,290 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 PM EST | 354 | 1.14 | 441–1,290 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 PM EST | 338 | 1.12 | 441–1,290 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 PM EST | 330 | 1.11 | 441–1,290 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 PM EST | 323 | 1.1 | 441–1,290 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 PM EST | 323 | 1.1 | 441–1,290 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 PM EST | 315 | 1.09 | 441–1,290 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 PM EST | 307 | 1.08 | 441–1,290 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 PM EST | 315 | 1.09 | 441–1,290 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 AM EST | 315 | 1.09 | 441–1,290 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 AM EST | 315 | 1.09 | 441–1,290 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 AM EST | 323 | 1.1 | 441–1,290 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 AM EST | 338 | 1.12 | 441–1,290 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 AM EST | 346 | 1.13 | 441–1,290 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 AM EST | 354 | 1.14 | 441–1,290 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 AM EST | 362 | 1.15 | 441–1,290 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 AM EST | 362 | 1.15 | 441–1,290 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 AM EST | 362 | 1.15 | 441–1,290 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 AM EST | 371 | 1.16 | 441–1,290 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 AM EST | 371 | 1.16 | 441–1,290 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 AM EST | 379 | 1.17 | 441–1,290 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 PM EST | 388 | 1.18 | 451–1,150 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 PM EST | 379 | 1.17 | 451–1,150 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 PM EST | 379 | 1.17 | 451–1,150 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 PM EST | 371 | 1.16 | 451–1,150 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 PM EST | 354 | 1.14 | 451–1,150 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 PM EST | 346 | 1.13 | 451–1,150 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 PM EST | 346 | 1.13 | 451–1,150 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 PM EST | 346 | 1.13 | 451–1,150 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 PM EST | 338 | 1.12 | 451–1,150 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 PM EST | 338 | 1.12 | 451–1,150 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 PM EST | 338 | 1.12 | 451–1,150 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 PM EST | 338 | 1.12 | 451–1,150 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 AM EST | 338 | 1.12 | 451–1,150 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 AM EST | 338 | 1.12 | 451–1,150 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 AM EST | 338 | 1.12 | 451–1,150 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 AM EST | 346 | 1.13 | 451–1,150 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 AM EST | 346 | 1.13 | 451–1,150 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 AM EST | 354 | 1.14 | 451–1,150 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 AM EST | 354 | 1.14 | 451–1,150 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 AM EST | 354 | 1.14 | 451–1,150 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 AM EST | 346 | 1.13 | 451–1,150 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 AM EST | 346 | 1.13 | 451–1,150 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 AM EST | 346 | 1.13 | 451–1,150 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 AM EST | 354 | 1.14 | 451–1,150 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 PM EST | 354 | 1.14 | 459–1,180 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 PM EST | 354 | 1.14 | 459–1,180 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 PM EST | 354 | 1.14 | 459–1,180 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 PM EST | 354 | 1.14 | 459–1,180 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 PM EST | 354 | 1.14 | 459–1,180 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 PM EST | 346 | 1.13 | 459–1,180 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 PM EST | 354 | 1.14 | 459–1,180 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 PM EST | 354 | 1.14 | 459–1,180 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 PM EST | 354 | 1.14 | 459–1,180 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 PM EST | 346 | 1.13 | 459–1,180 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 PM EST | 346 | 1.13 | 459–1,180 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 PM EST | 346 | 1.13 | 459–1,180 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 AM EST | 346 | 1.13 | 459–1,180 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 AM EST | 346 | 1.13 | 459–1,180 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 AM EST | 354 | 1.14 | 459–1,180 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 AM EST | 354 | 1.14 | 459–1,180 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 AM EST | 362 | 1.15 | 459–1,180 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 AM EST | 362 | 1.15 | 459–1,180 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 AM EST | 362 | 1.15 | 459–1,180 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 AM EST | 362 | 1.15 | 459–1,180 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 AM EST | 362 | 1.15 | 459–1,180 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 AM EST | 362 | 1.15 | 459–1,180 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 AM EST | 354 | 1.14 | 459–1,180 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 AM EST | 362 | 1.15 | 459–1,180 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 PM EST | 362 | 1.15 | 467–1,110 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 PM EST | 362 | 1.15 | 467–1,110 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 PM EST | 362 | 1.15 | 467–1,110 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 PM EST | 362 | 1.15 | 467–1,110 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 PM EST | 354 | 1.14 | 467–1,110 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 PM EST | 354 | 1.14 | 467–1,110 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 PM EST | 354 | 1.14 | 467–1,110 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 PM EST | 346 | 1.13 | 467–1,110 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 PM EST | 346 | 1.13 | 467–1,110 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 PM EST | 338 | 1.12 | 467–1,110 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 PM EST | 330 | 1.11 | 467–1,110 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 PM EST | 330 | 1.11 | 467–1,110 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 AM EST | 323 | 1.1 | 467–1,110 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 AM EST | 323 | 1.1 | 467–1,110 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 AM EST | 330 | 1.11 | 467–1,110 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 AM EST | 346 | 1.13 | 467–1,110 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 AM EST | 354 | 1.14 | 467–1,110 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 AM EST | 362 | 1.15 | 467–1,110 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 AM EST | 371 | 1.16 | 467–1,110 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 AM EST | 371 | 1.16 | 467–1,110 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 AM EST | 379 | 1.17 | 467–1,110 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 AM EST | 379 | 1.17 | 467–1,110 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM EST | 379 | 1.17 | 467–1,110 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM EDT | 388 | 1.18 | 467–1,110 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 AM EDT | 396 | 1.19 | 467–1,110 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 PM EDT | 405 | 1.2 | 444–1,180 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 PM EDT | 405 | 1.2 | 444–1,180 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 PM EDT | 405 | 1.2 | 444–1,180 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 PM EDT | 405 | 1.2 | 444–1,180 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 PM EDT | 388 | 1.18 | 444–1,180 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 PM EDT | 371 | 1.16 | 444–1,180 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 PM EDT | 362 | 1.15 | 444–1,180 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 PM EDT | 354 | 1.14 | 444–1,180 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 PM EDT | 346 | 1.13 | 444–1,180 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 PM EDT | 338 | 1.12 | 444–1,180 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 PM EDT | 330 | 1.11 | 444–1,180 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 PM EDT | 330 | 1.11 | 444–1,180 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 AM EDT | 330 | 1.11 | 444–1,180 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 AM EDT | 330 | 1.11 | 444–1,180 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 AM EDT | 346 | 1.13 | 444–1,180 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 AM EDT | 354 | 1.14 | 444–1,180 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 AM EDT | 362 | 1.15 | 444–1,180 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 AM EDT | 371 | 1.16 | 444–1,180 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 AM EDT | 379 | 1.17 | 444–1,180 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 AM EDT | 388 | 1.18 | 444–1,180 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 AM EDT | 388 | 1.18 | 444–1,180 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 AM EDT | 388 | 1.18 | 444–1,180 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 AM EDT | 396 | 1.19 | 444–1,180 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 AM EDT | 405 | 1.2 | 444–1,180 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 PM EDT | 414 | 1.21 | 433–1,230 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 PM EDT | 422 | 1.22 | 433–1,230 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 PM EDT | 422 | 1.22 | 433–1,230 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 PM EDT | 414 | 1.21 | 433–1,230 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 PM EDT | 405 | 1.2 | 433–1,230 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 PM EDT | 388 | 1.18 | 433–1,230 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 PM EDT | 388 | 1.18 | 433–1,230 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 PM EDT | 371 | 1.16 | 433–1,230 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 PM EDT | 362 | 1.15 | 433–1,230 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 PM EDT | 362 | 1.15 | 433–1,230 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 PM EDT | 346 | 1.13 | 433–1,230 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 PM EDT | 346 | 1.13 | 433–1,230 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 AM EDT | 338 | 1.12 | 433–1,230 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 AM EDT | 346 | 1.13 | 433–1,230 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 AM EDT | 346 | 1.13 | 433–1,230 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 AM EDT | 362 | 1.15 | 433–1,230 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 AM EDT | 371 | 1.16 | 433–1,230 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 AM EDT | 379 | 1.17 | 433–1,230 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 AM EDT | 388 | 1.18 | 433–1,230 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 AM EDT | 396 | 1.19 | 433–1,230 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 AM EDT | 396 | 1.19 | 433–1,230 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 AM EDT | 396 | 1.19 | 433–1,230 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 AM EDT | 405 | 1.2 | 433–1,230 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 AM EDT | 414 | 1.21 | 433–1,230 |
| Oct 29, 11:15 PM EDT | 422 | 1.22 | 433–1,010 |
| Oct 29, 10:15 PM EDT | 431 | 1.23 | 433–1,010 |
| Oct 29, 9:15 PM EDT | 431 | 1.23 | 433–1,010 |
Normal for Nov 5: 442–1,170 ft³/s (middle half of 96 years of record). Now: 396 ft³/s, below normal.
Below normal for this date. 396 ft³/s is between the 10th and 25th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 96 years of record (1931–2026): 10th 356, 25th 442, median 603, 75th 1,170, 90th 2,030 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 268 ft³/s, highest 75,000 ft³/s.
Classes as USGS labels them (hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) ); percentiles from the USGS daily statistics (U.S. Geological Survey) (approved daily means; the reading is provisional and instantaneous).
Steady over 24 hours (+6.7% discharge). Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
Map of USGS gauge 01631000 and the river around it
Where S F SHENANDOAH RIVER AT FRONT ROYAL, VA sits, with 1 other gauge on the same river.
No current water-temperature reading at this gauge, so no temperature guidance is given. Take a stream thermometer: the trout lines Virginia DWR uses are 68°F.
Species list not on file for this gauge. Check the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources: Virginia daily trout stocking schedule · Virginia freshwater fishing regulations.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
NWS observed 1.19 ft stage, 396 ft³/s at Nov 5, 8:15 PM EST (NWS gauge FROV2; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 9:59 AM EST. Highest point: 1.2 ft, 405 ft³/s on Nov 5, 7:00 PM EST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 1.2 ft | 405 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 1.2 ft | 405 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 1.1 ft | 323 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 1.1 ft | 323 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
USGS gauge page USGS statistics NWS gauge FROV2
Checked Nov 5, 9:06 PM EST; readings refresh at most every 15 minutes and statistics daily. Provisional USGS data can be revised. Conditions change: re-check before you go. This is general guidance, not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access.